Lobster-Avocado Cocktail

Name: Lobster-Avocado Cocktail
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1/3 cup fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish, drained; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons honey; 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 (2 1/2- to 3-pound) lobster, steamed and meat removed and diced; 1/2 cup chopped watercress; 1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, and diced

December 14, 2011

Sharp pickled horseradish, savory Worcestershire sauce, anise-flavored tarragon, and peppery watercress bring a kick to creamy cubes of avocado and rich lobster. We serve this and our other seafood cocktails in glasses so that they can be appreciated from every angle; it’s a great way to stretch an expensive ingredient without sacrificing any of its luxurious appeal.

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